School Funding, Universal Credit, Palestine and, of course, Brexit – some of my week ahead 18 Mar 2019 As I head down to London this morning, it’s not wholly clear what will be…
Brexit, Tower Block Cladding, Bus Services, Universal Credit and the Sky’s Edge – some of my week ahead 11 Mar 2019 This is clearly set to be a crunch Brexit week, taking a lot of my…
International Women’s Day, Immigration Bill, Apprenticeships, Fracking and more – some of my week ahead 04 Mar 2019 There’s less happening on Brexit in Parliament this week, as we prepare for up to…
Brexit, Immigration Bill, Children’s Hospital, Fairtrade and food sustainability – some of my week ahead 25 Feb 2019 It’s been said before, but this is another crunch week on Brexit with just 32…
Higher Education, Zimbabwe deportations, Sheffield Local Plan and Mi Amigo – some of my week ahead 18 Feb 2019 This is the column that shouldn’t have been. This was to be a recess week,…
Brexit, Young Carers, Immigration, Hallam Union and Yemen – some of my week ahead 11 Feb 2019 With 46 days to go, this week is again dominated by Brexit. I’ll be in…
Extending Article 50, welcoming local students, and opposing unpaid work trials – some of my week ahead 04 Feb 2019 As the Prime Minister heads to Brussels to seek amendments to the deal that she…
Key Brexit votes, the Immigration Bill, local policing and Leonardo Da Vinci – some of my week ahead 28 Jan 2019 This is another crunch week on Brexit with key votes on Tuesday around proposals seeking…
Brexit, medical students, gambling, Myanmar, mental health, local buses and Holocaust Memorial Day – some of my week ahead 21 Jan 2019 My week in Parliament starts and ends with Brexit. This afternoon I’ll be in the…
The Immigration Bill, fibromyalgia, knife manufacturers, payments for small businesses and, of course, Brexit – some of my week ahead 14 Jan 2019 Brexit is clearly going to be central this week and, as a Shadow Brexit Minister,…
Brexit, Universal Credit, Household Debt and Mental Health – some of my week ahead. 07 Jan 2019 I’m back down in Westminster today after the Christmas recess. It’s always difficult to anticipate…
Brexit, Mental Capacity Bill, Votes at 16, train services and St. Wilfrid’s – some of my week ahead 17 Dec 2018 After the chaos of last week, it’s difficult to predict the week ahead. I wasn’t…
Brexit dominates again, but work this week includes social care, gambling addiction, assisted dying, policing and Yemen 10 Dec 2018 It will be no surprise that, as Shadow Brexit Minister, the debate around Brexit will…
Brexit dominates my week ahead, but I’ve also meetings on universities, electoral reform, the NHS and the Environment Bill. 03 Dec 2018 As a Shadow Brexit Minister, my next two weeks will obviously be totally dominated by…
Brexit, Climate Change, Childhood Obesity, Care Workers and the Offensive Weapons Bill – some of my week ahead 26 Nov 2018 I’ll be on the front bench today for the Prime Minister’s statement after the EU…
Brexit, homelessness, nursing, and local policing – some of my week ahead 19 Nov 2018 After a turbulent week in politics, which former Tory Minister Jo Johnson rightly described as…
International Students, Gambling, Brexit and Childhood Obesity – some of my week ahead 12 Nov 2018 Brexit will dominate the week again, but depending on which reports you believe, with a…
Citizens’ Rights, International Students, Train Timetabling and Remembrance Sunday – some of my week ahead 05 Nov 2018 I am down in Westminster for two sitting days before the House rises for a…
The Budget, student mental health, local pubs, Islamophobia Awareness Month and welcoming constituents – some of my week ahead 29 Oct 2018 Today’s Budget, where the Chancellor will lay out the Government’s tax and spending plans, will…
Brexit, Universal Credit, human trafficking, mental health and the Offensive Weapons Bill – some of my week ahead 22 Oct 2018 Brexit continues to dominate my time as it does our politics. Today starts with a…
Brexit, knife crime, Universal Credit, immigration detention, social care, food poverty and World Week – some of my week ahead 15 Oct 2018 My week starts with a meeting of our Shadow Brexit team, followed by a statement…